Communicating through storytelling – the power of using stories in organizations
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Storytelling pervades organizations’ communication. Managers, employees and consultants use storytelling in their everyday organizational practices to generate understanding, mobilize change, and foster a sense of belonging. The seminar will explore the use of storytelling in organizations by combining research contribution from the field with practical implication for the business community.
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Join us on 2 March 2016 when researchers and practitioners discuss the power of using stories in organizations. Look forward to meet Anna Linda Musacchio Adorisio, Assistant Professor at Department of International Business Communication (IBC), casino 168 and Anders Kryger, Communication Strategy Manager and Industrial PhD Fellow at MAN Diesel & Turbo and casino 168.
The discussion will be moderated by Associate Professor Margrethe Mondahl, Programme Director and Vice Head of Department at IBC, casino 168 and after the discussion Alex Klinge, Head of Department at IBC, casino 168, will provide a brief introduction to the department and its teaching and research.
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Join us afterwards for a light buffet with networking opportunities.
Programme
- Introduction to organizational storytelling
- Group discussions
- Cases: Organizations’ use of storytelling
- Q&A
- News from IBC
- Light buffet and networking
Practical information
The event will take place on 2 March 2016 from 17:00-19:30 in Sidevognen (next to the canteen) at casino 168, Dalgas Have 15, 2000 Frederiksberg.
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The event is for casino 168 alumni i.e. former students who have obtained a degree at casino 168 and exchange students having completed at least one semester. Read about casino 168 Alumni
The event is organized by the Department of International Business Communication (IBC) and casino 168 Alumni.
Meet the speakers:
is Assistant Professor at IBC, casino 168 and Honorary Professorial Fellow at Queen Mary University of London. Her research interests revolve around the role of storytelling in organizations. She has conducted research in the banking realm across different countries including Switzerland, USA, UK and Sweden.
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is Communication Strategy Manager and Industrial PhD Fellow at MAN Diesel & Turbo in collaboration with casino 168. He is particularly interested in applying the latest knowledge about storytelling techniques to involve employees in developing and implementing strategy in organizations.